The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 714 You think you can hurt me?

Bai Suzhen sighed softly, a hint of worry in her eyes. "Your Majesty, dragon energy is the most yang and masculine thing in the world. Controlling it is no easy task. I only have a superficial understanding of it. I have heard that only the legendary 'ambergris' can suppress dragon energy, but I don't know what ambergris is or where it can be found."

Zhu Xiong Ying frowned deeply. Ambergris—it sounded as ethereal and precious as a rare and precious treasure. But he would never give up. For the future of the Ming Dynasty, for his own ambitions, he had to find a way to control the dragon's energy! "Miss Bai, don't worry, I will definitely find this ambergris!"

"Your Majesty," Bai Suzhen said softly, "you have just woken up and are still very weak. You should rest for a while."

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded; he did indeed feel exhausted. He closed his eyes, but couldn't fall asleep. His mind was filled with Zhu Di's狰狞 (zhengning, meaning ferocious/hideous) face and the gruesome deaths of his parents. He suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze burning with rage. "Zhu Di! I will never let you go!"

Bai Suzhen looked at Zhu Xiong Ying with worry in her heart. She knew that the hatred in Zhu Xiong Ying's heart would eventually consume him.

Over the next few days, Zhu Xiong Ying recuperated while secretly investigating Zhu Di's whereabouts. He discovered that Zhu Di had fled the capital and disappeared without a trace.

"Damn it!" Zhu Xiong Ying slammed his fist on the table. "He got away!"

"Your Majesty, please calm down," Bai Suzhen advised. "Zhu Di is cunning and treacherous. If we let him escape this time, we can capture him again next time."

"Next time?" Zhu Xiong Ying sneered. "I will not give him a next chance!"

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the scenery outside. A strong desire welled up inside him. He wanted to become stronger! He wanted to be strong enough to crush all his enemies!
"Miss Bai, I want to practice martial arts!" Zhu Xiong Ying turned around, his eyes resolute.

Bai Suzhen was slightly taken aback, then smiled with relief. "Since Your Majesty has made this decision, I will certainly do my utmost to assist you!"

Thus, under Bai Suzhen's guidance, Zhu Xiong Ying began his arduous cultivation. He toiled tirelessly, sweating profusely every day. He gradually came under control of the dragon energy within his body.

A month later, Zhu Xiong Ying's martial arts skills improved by leaps and bounds, reaching a level that was difficult for ordinary people to achieve. He could shatter rocks and break wood with a single punch, and split giant waves with a single palm strike.

"Your Majesty, your martial arts are now unmatched!" Bai Suzhen exclaimed.

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled slightly. He felt his body was filled with power, as if he could control everything.

"It's time," a cold glint flashed in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes, "I will personally lead the expedition! I will raze the Prince of Yan's mansion to the ground and tear Zhu Di to pieces!"

Bai Suzhen was startled. She knew that once Zhu Xiong Ying made a decision, it was difficult to change it. "Your Majesty, the matter of a personal expedition still needs careful consideration..."

"No need for further words," Zhu Xiong Ying interrupted her, "My mind is made up!"

The next day, Zhu Xiong Ying led his army in a grand procession toward the Prince of Yan's residence.

Cities along the route opened their gates, offering food and drink to welcome the royal army. People lined the streets to welcome them, their cheers shaking the heavens and the earth.

Zhu Xiong Ying stood atop his chariot, gazing at the cheering crowd, his heart filled with boundless ambition. He was the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty! He would lead the Ming Dynasty to glory!
However, just as the army marched into a desolate wilderness, suddenly, a cold wind blew by, and the sky darkened.

"What's going on?" A sense of unease rose in Zhu Xiong Ying's heart.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake, as if something was about to burst forth from the earth.

"Protect His Majesty!" Bai Suzhen shouted, standing in front of Zhu Xiong Ying.

The next moment, the ground cracked open, and a huge figure emerged from the ground.

It was a giant hundreds of feet tall, completely black, with a ferocious face, holding a huge iron rod in his hand.

"Roar!" The giant let out a deafening roar, swinging his iron bar at Zhu Xiong Ying.

"What kind of monster is this?" Zhu Xiong Ying was shocked.

Bai Suzhen's face turned pale; she had never seen such a terrifying monster. "Your Majesty, be careful!"

In the blink of an eye, the giant's iron bar came crashing down. Zhu Xiong Ying had no time to dodge and could only watch helplessly as the bar fell...

Just at this critical moment, a white light flashed, and a woman dressed in white appeared in front of Zhu Xiong Ying.

That woman was none other than Bai Suzhen!

She stood in front of Zhu Xiong Ying, using her own body to take the giant's blow head-on!
"Pfft!" Bai Suzhen spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground.

"Miss Bai!" Zhu Xiong Ying exclaimed in shock and quickly helped Bai Suzhen up.

"Your Majesty... hurry..." Bai Suzhen said weakly, "I... can't stop him..."

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at the dying Bai Suzhen, his heart filled with grief and anger.

He abruptly stood up, his eyes burning with rage. "I will kill you!"

He drew his sword and charged at the giant...

Where did this giant come from? What will become of Bai Suzhen, who is severely injured? Can Zhu Xiong Ying defeat this powerful enemy?
Zhu Xiong Ying roared and swung his sword at the giant. However, the sword struck the giant as if it were hitting steel, leaving not even a mark.

"Hahaha..." The giant let out a deafening laugh, "Insignificant human, do you think you can hurt me?"

The giant swung his iron bar again, and Zhu Xiong Ying quickly dodged. The iron bar slammed into the ground with a loud bang, and a huge crack immediately appeared in the ground.

Zhu Xiong Ying was secretly shocked; the giant's strength was truly terrifying!

"Your Majesty, let's go quickly!" Bai Suzhen struggled to her feet and urged.

"How could I abandon you?" Zhu Xiong Ying refused to leave.

"Your Majesty, you are the hope of the Ming Dynasty, you cannot die here!" Bai Suzhen said anxiously, "I beg you, please leave quickly!"

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Bai Su Zhen, his eyes filled with reluctance and pain. He knew that if he stayed, he would only be throwing his life away.

"Fine, I promise you, I will return alive!" Zhu Xiong Ying said through gritted teeth.

After saying that, Zhu Xiong Ying turned and ran.

"Trying to run?" the giant roared and gave chase.

Although Zhu Xiong Ying was fast, he was still far slower than the giant. Just as the giant was about to catch up with him, suddenly, a golden light descended from the sky, enveloping the giant.

"Ah..." The giant let out a scream as his body began to burn.

Zhu Xiong Ying turned around and saw a divine general dressed in golden armor and holding a golden sword descending from the sky.

"You audacious monster, how dare you cause trouble here!" the god general roared, swinging his sword at the giant.

The golden sword slashed through the air, splitting the giant's body in two, and he crashed to the ground.

"Thank you so much, divine general, for saving my life!" Zhu Xiong Ying hurriedly stepped forward to express his gratitude.

“No need for formalities,” the deity said. “I am Erlang Shen of the Heavenly Court, sent by the Jade Emperor to slay demons and monsters.”

(End of this chapter)